1991 Toyota Toyota Truck reliability: common problems

Owners of the 1991 Toyota Toyota Truck filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 11
involving a crash: 3

What fails most often

1 Engine and cooling 27% of all complaints
2 Powertrain 18% of all complaints
3 Service brakes 18% of all complaints
4 Steering 18% of all complaints
5 Fuel system 9% of all complaints
6 Seats 9% of all complaints
7 Tires 9% of all complaints
8 Visibility 9% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Engine and cooling: 3 complaints (27% of all).
Powertrain: 2 complaints (18% of all).
Service brakes: 2 complaints (18% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Steering: 2 complaints (18% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Fuel system: 1 complaints (9% of all).

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 11 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

brake failure1 · 9%
rust, corrosion1 · 9%
windows, sunroof1 · 9%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Engine and cooling	3	0
Powertrain	2	0
Service brakes	2	1
Steering	2	1
Fuel system	1	0
Seats	1	1
Tires	1	0
Visibility	1	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

Death of son recall of vehicle id #[xxx] faulty steering relay rod replacement parent believe defect caused death. The consumer was not notified of the recall until january 26, 2006. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Steering · crash · 2006-03-01 · NHTSA complaint #10151938
I was involved in a rear end collision. The driver seat back collapsed(back) during impact. I was thrown through the rear window-head first.
Seats · crash · 2004-07-03 · NHTSA complaint #10079247
Dt*: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall, #05v389000 on the vehicle regarding the steering: rod relay. The vehicle is not currently having the problems as indicated in the recall. However, the parts needed to repair their vehicle are not available at their local dealership.
Steering · 2006-01-30 · NHTSA complaint #10149010
Consumer states fan motor switch that controls vent is faulty. Consumer can visibly see that internal switch components are melted. Consumer has replaced switch several times.
Visibility · 2002-07-25 · NHTSA complaint #8014804
Fuel line rusted through, causing fuel to spray out while driving.
Fuel system · 1997-11-28 · NHTSA complaint #526528

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

19952
19962
19971
19982
20021
20041
20062

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 9,867 of 32,257 model years in the NHTSA data (top 31% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Toyota Truck has 8 complaints (19 years in the data). This year has 11, above average.

What to check before buying

Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.

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Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Toyota Toyota Truck?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, powertrain, service brakes. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (9%), rust, corrosion (9%), windows, sunroof (9%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1991 Toyota Toyota Truck?

NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 1991 Toyota Toyota Truck from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.